Posse East
2900 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705
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Since 1971, Posse East has been a go-to pregame and watch spot for Longhorn fans. With TVs indoors and outdoors, affordable drinks, and classic bar food, it’s a favorite place to tailgate or catch every play. The location next to UT’s stadium makes the atmosphere especially electric on game days.
Crown & Anchor Pub
2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705
Crown & Anchor is a longtime campus-area favorite with walls of TVs, a wide beer selection, and a laid-back neighborhood vibe. Known for its burgers and pub classics, it’s the kind of spot where sports fans can relax while still catching every angle of the game.
Uptown Sports Club
1200 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
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Uptown Sports Club offers a casual East Austin setting with both indoor and outdoor viewing areas, including an 80-inch TV. Known for its fun food and drink specials like $2 hot dogs with a drink and $2.50 “Beertinis,” it delivers both great value and plenty of energy for sports fans. The laid-back vibe, paired with affordable eats and drinks, makes Uptown a go-to for easygoing game nights.
Mockingbird Saloon
2610 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
Mockingbird Saloon is a West Campus hangout with a college-town energy and plenty of TVs for game day. The casual bar offers a mix of beers, cocktails, and hearty pub fare, making it a lively destination for students and locals looking to cheer on their teams.
The Bon Aire
9070 Research Blvd #101, Austin, TX 78758
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Bonaire ATX is a popular sports bar in Austin, offering a welcoming atmosphere perfect for catching a game with friends. The bar features multiple large screens, ensuring you won’t miss any of the action, and serves up tasty comfort food alongside craft cocktails. With an inviting outdoor patio, Bonaire ATX provides a great spot for socializing while enjoying the game.
Nickel City
1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
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Nickel City is a beloved neighborhood bar in Austin that combines a laid-back vibe with a touch of retro charm. It’s a go-to spot for those who appreciate a no-nonsense atmosphere, where the focus is on good drinks, great company, and catching the game. The bar features numerous screens for sports enthusiasts, and the menu offers a blend of classic cocktails and comfort food with a modern twist.
Backspin
Multiple Locations
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Backspin is the spot where Longhorn fans gather. It’s a great place to watch sports with a group or grab a seat for yourself. Every day of the week, they have different specials prepared by their chef, like salads, wraps, wings, burgers, daily homemade soups, and sandwiches. They even serve brunch on Sundays with brunch cocktails and menu items made fresh that morning.
Haymaker
2310 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
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Located on the growing Cherrywood Restaurant Row, Haymaker is a cool neighborhood spot from the team behind Black Sheep Lodge. Alongside an amazing beer selection, they have comforting sandwiches and poutine! Haymaker is set in a converted auto parts shop, which makes it a good place to play shuffleboard, darts, and pool, watch the game, or just have a drink on the patio.
Skinny's Off Track Bar
1806 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
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Skinny’s Off Track Bar offers a unique Austin experience, blending a nostalgic atmosphere with a lively sports bar setting. Known for its retro-inspired decor, this spot invites you to step back in time while enjoying all the modern amenities for watching sports. With an array of TVs and a selection of classic bar snacks, Skinny’s creates a fun and relaxed environment that feels both familiar and fresh. Whether you’re there to cheer on your team or simply soak in the ambiance, Skinny’s Off Track Bar provides a distinct and enjoyable spot to unwind in Austin.
Buford’s
700 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
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Several TVs, arcade games, and bar games like skee ball, basketball, and Connect Four lend a sporty feel to this enormous indoor-outdoor bar on West Sixth Street. They have 50 beers on tap, including craft beer, as well as cocktails and frozen tiki drinks. There's often live music or DJs. Buford's is the home of Chicago sports and the perfect place where Bears fans can gather. They also have free video games on Sundays and pizza from Via 313.
Corner Bar
1901 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
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When you’re looking for Austin bars, look to Corner Bar. It’s a perfect neighborhood bar with 20 of your favorite brews on tap (plus a large selection in bottles and cans). Come in and relax or let loose during the weekend! Corner Bar provides a full bar and can make you a specialty cocktail or grab you a glass of wine. If the big game is on, you can guarantee they’ll be showing it! Corner Bar features MLB Ticket, NFL Ticket, NBA Ticket, UFC Title Fights with no cover, and they keep the TVs in full sports mode.
Star Bar
600 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
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Star Bar's relaxed attitude will improve anybody's night out with its two really cool patios. Their front patio is great for people-watching, and their back patio (equipped with eight TVs) is a hidden gem that is the perfect place to watch a game. Star Bar is the perfect place to hang out with friends while playing giant Jenga and enjoying their beloved popsicle drinks! They are the home of the Green Bay Packers, Florida State, and the NHL!
The Tavern
922 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78703
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Located off 12th and Lamar, The Tavern is a great place to meet up with some friends to watch sports, drink cold beer, and enjoy a delicious burger. They now serve up typical sports bar fare, from chicken wings wrapped in bacon, queso, burgers, sandwiches, and more! For many Austinites, The Tavern is the go-to sports bar and has been a great hangout spot for more than 80 years. The Tavern is the official home of the Austin Aztex, with 46 HD surround TVs, upstairs and downstairs.
The Rock Sports Bar
114 E Main St, Round Rock, TX 78664
Looking for a friendly neighborhood bar to watch the game, drink with friends, and eat delicious food? The Rock Sports Bar caters to all your needs and more. Every single beer is poured at 32 degrees in a chilled mug. They have a full range of draft and bottled beers and a pub menu that includes juicy burgers, chicken wings, Mexican favorites like queso and quesadillas, and chicken-fried chicken. Relax in the restaurant, out on the patio, or in front of one of our 18 big-screen TVs.
Lavaca Street Bar
Multiple Locations
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Lavaca Street Bar is your perfect neighborhood bar. Catch all of your favorite NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA, and NHL teams on one of their 40 televisions. While watching your game, you can enjoy a drink from their 16 revolving tap handles, or you can take a stab at their excellent craft cocktail selection. Lavaca Street Bar has daily happy hours, game day buckets, and great food from wings to surf and turf. They are a 21+ establishment, so a valid ID is required for entry (they will not let you in without it).
Doc’s Backyard
5207 Brodie Ln #100, Sunset Valley, TX 78745
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Doc's has become an institution in Austin. They offer a menu full of tasty food and a full bar serving up one of the largest selections of Texas beers, daily specials, and plenty of signature cocktails. Have a bite, sample spirits, or sit and relax on their dog-friendly patio. With several TVs to catch your favorite team and plenty of patio seats to catch some sun, this is pretty much the perfect joint to enjoy a sunny day in Texas!
Jack & Ginger’s
11500B Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758
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This Irish bar at The Domain is the place to be if you’re trying to catch a soccer match with a pint in hand. They’ve got a fairly robust menu filled with Irish classics like bangers and mash, as well as more than 82 beers on tap. When it comes to happy hour specials, they have a pint and pretzel deal and beer flight deals. This section of The Domain is considered to be the Rock Rose entertainment district, so you can expect a lively atmosphere without having to head downtown.
Little Woodrow’s
Multiple Locations
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With five locations in Austin, you’re never too far from Little Woodrow’s particular brand of friendly sports bar. And if you're out of town, they even have locations in San Antonio and Houston! There are sports on the TV year-round, along with daily drink specials that include Fireball shots and buckets of beer. They even offer game-day deals that vary by location (the Burnet Road bar has specials on Heineken and Dos Equis). Though they likely won’t have special watch parties until the grand finale, you’ll be able to catch a game at any Little Woodrow's if you ask.
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
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Black Sheep Lodge is a locally owned and operated neighborhood bar and grill with 20 HD big screen TVs and free wifi! Come enjoy one of their incredible burgers and relax with a beverage from their full bar. Their bar has a wide range of drinks to choose from, like frozen margaritas, wine, 26 beers on tap, and over 125 bottled beers! Black Sheep Lodge is a pet-friendly bar and provides fun games like pool, shuffleboard, and darts.
BD Riley’s
Multiple Locations
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B.D. Riley’s is the perfect bar to watch soccer games, football games, and more! They offer great food, have a friendly staff, and a pub built entirely in Ireland and shipped and assembled here in Austin. Their Mueller location is the official home of Austin’s Liverpool fans, but both their locations feature handmade bars imported from Ireland. They’ve got a wide selection of draft taps, and their friendly bartenders are willing to pull you the perfect pint!
Cover-3
Multiple Locations
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Cover-3 is a restaurant and sports bar that provides an alternative dining experience for the sports fan and sophisticated diner. The atmosphere is tasteful, and so is the food! They have plenty of big screens, so most tables are prime spots for watching your favorite teams. Having bar food with a contemporary twist and dining areas with multiple screens makes Cover-3 the perfect spot to catch a game. They even have two locations, one on Anderson Lane and one in downtown Austin.
Toss Pizzeria and Pub
2901 S 1st St #102, Austin, TX 78704
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Toss Pizzeria has a full bar with 10 Texas draft beer options, and craft cocktails all made with hand-squeezed juices. They have unique pizza flavors such as pulled pork jalapeno, smoked brisket, and gulf shrimp and pesto. Their open dining room leads to a covered patio and dog-friendly and kid-friendly turf yard with games like washers. Every seat has perfect views of their 10 TVs, so it's the perfect place to watch a game with your family.
Billy’s On Burnet
2105 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
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The neighborhood beer and burger joint is a vanishing breed in today's world of fast food and drive-thrus. Billy remembers a time when kids could enjoy a hot, fresh burger while the grown-ups visited over a cold beer, watched a game, or played pool. In that spirit, they bring you Billy's on Burnet, a fun, non-smoking neighborhood burger joint! Fellow cheeseheads will feel at home at Billy’s and can enjoy beer, burgers, and hot dogs while rooting for the Green Bay Packers!
Shoal Creek Saloon
909 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
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Shoal Creek Saloon sits on the bank of Austin’s infamous Shoal Creek. Owned by Ray Canfield for over 23 years, the Saloon has a long history of being the favored watering hole of politicos, lobbyists, Austin’s “Weird,” and sports fans of all persuasions. The Louisiana Cuisine is complemented by the likes of delicious Rib Eye Steaks, the biggest Smoked Pork Chop in Texas, and the extra spicy Reynaldo Burger. Known as the Austin home of New Orleans Saints Fans, there are 31 colored TVs, and a full-length shuffleboard table you can play for free! So come and sit creekside on their outdoor patio and enjoy a drink.
Pluckers
Multiple Locations
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Pluckers is the place to go if you're craving some wings, indulgent mac n cheese, waffle fries, or fried Oreos! The bustling wing bar has multiple TVs showing all kinds of games, but it’s known for showing UT games. If you don't like eating wings because the sauce gets all over your face and you look like a hot mess, never fear. You can order buffalo bites, which are bite-sized versions of the wings or other delicious food items.
The League Kitchen and Tavern
Multiple Locations
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The League Kitchen & Tavern stands as a homage to the 1920s Prohibition era. A photo of the Anti-Saloon League spans the walls while Mason jar candles help set the tone of a vintage, speakeasy-inspired eatery. The menu, a collaboration of the Tc4 & Co. team, offers rustic American comfort foods made from scratch using fresh ingredients. The tavern boasts a cocktail menu that takes guests on a stroll through history. Vintage cocktails like the Moscow Mule are served in authentic copper mugs, and the original American cocktail, the Sazerac, combined with modern-day aperitifs, displays the progression of the American cocktail. Enjoy American comfort food and craft cocktails at their bar while watching your favorite sports teams!
Warehouse Billiard Bar
509 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
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The Warehouse Billiard Bar came into being as The Warehouse Saloon & Billiards in 1984. During the last 35 years, the club has become iconic in South Austin and is still in the hands of the original owner, which can be a rarity in Austin these days. They are a multi-faceted entertainment facility serving quality drinks and offering any number of diversions, such as sports viewing, game playing, and just plain old sitting back and enjoying a cold beer, frozen drink, or choice cocktail. They have plenty of the good stuff: parking, air conditioning, seating, and elbow room. Come on in and work on your inner pool shark, sing some karaoke, play some poker or 3D golf, or just chill. The renovated bar is home to the Minnesota Vikings!
Mister Tramps
8565 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
If you enjoy fantastic food and the finest selection of draft beers, then visit Mister Tramps. Experience the atmosphere of a pub while staying true to the essence of a sports bar. Mister Tramps' extensive beer list (31 beers) and eclectic menu keep the pub Texan classy. Their sandwiches, pizzas, and soups are sure to delight.
Parlor & Yard
601 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
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From local bar star Bridget Dunlap (Bar 96, Clive Bar, Lustre Pearl, Container Bar) comes Parlor & Yard, a West 6th Street stop featuring yard games and plenty of spaces for lounging both inside and out. The Astroturf-covered yard offers Ping-Pong, shuffleboard, and cornhole, while the wood-clad interior has board games, cocktails, and a short menu of shareable bar snacks, burgers, and sandwiches. Parlor & Yard is also the official Austin home of the Buffalo Bills and Penn State Nittany Lions.
Scholz Garten
1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
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Over the years, Scholz Garten has grown with the Austin community. From hosting a celebration for the University of Texas football team’s first undefeated season in 1893 to being honored by the 1966 Texas legislature with House Resolution #68, which recognized Scholz Garten as “a gathering place for Texans of discernment, taste, culture, erudition, epitomizing the finest tradition of magnificent German heritage in our State.”
Shiner’s Saloon
422 Congress Ave D, Austin, TX 78701
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Shiner's Saloon is the neighborhood bar of downtown Austin, offering live music every night, 32 beers on tap, elevated bar grub, and a fantastic view of the Austin skyline from the Rooftop Patio! Whether you are looking for an authentic Texas experience or a place where everyone knows your name, you will feel right at home in this rustic bar and restaurant located just down the street from the Texas State Capitol. Along with showing UT games, Shiner's Saloon is home to fans of the Virginia Tech Hokies and LSU Tigers. Shiner's has all your Sunday NFL needs and is the Austin home of the Pittsburgh Steelers watch parties.
Posted by: Realty Austin
Date: Sep 2, 2025
Category: Eat & Drink
